How Specialty Contractors Scale Faster than GCs with Jeremy Owens - Roofer Growth Hacks - Season 4 Episode 6

Welcome to Roofer Growth Hacks by RoofingSites.com. In Season 4, Episode 6, Chris Hunter talks with Jeremy Owens CEO at US Construction Zone & 3 Generations Improvements.

They discuss Jeremy's journey from growing up in the family business to taking over operations and marketing. The conversation covers the importance of specialization in contracting, the evolution of marketing strategies, and the impact of AI on business operations. 

Jeremy shares valuable advice for new entrepreneurs, the significance of building a strong team, and insights into current industry trends. The episode concludes with a lightning round of quick hacks and advice for roofing professionals.

If you’re serious about growing your roofing business and mastering modern website strategy, this episode is for you!

About:

Jeremy Owens is a third-generation contractor, podcast host, and founder of US Construction Zone, a growing digital community for construction professionals. With over two decades in the industry, Jeremy is a fierce advocate for mental health, trades-based careers, and redefining leadership through legacy, not just numbers. His mission is to change the conversation in construction, one connection at a time.

Timestamps:

[00:00 - 01:16] - Intro - Who am I (Chris Hunter)?

[01:17 - 03:08] - 4R Roofing Marketing System

[03:09 - 05:25] - The Three-Pillar Referral System

[05:26 - 07:52] - Pillar 1: Customer Ambassadors Program

[07:53 - 10:46] - Option A: Gift Cards & Customer Journey

[10:47 - 14:55] - Option B: Handwritten Cards, Cookie Boxes & Touchpoints

[14:56 - 17:35] - Option C: Social Media & Seasonal Campaigns

[17:36 - 19:46] - Pillar 2: Realtor Priority Program

[19:47 - 20:33] - Option A: Same-day Inspections/48 Hour Reports

[20:34 - 21:18] - Option B: Closing Ready Documentation

[21:19 - 23:10] - Option C: Prospecting System & CRM Setup

[23:11 - 23:54] - Option D: Scripts, Objection Handling & Follow-up

[23:55 - 24:45] - Pillar 3: Insurance Agents Priority Program

[24:46 - 25:57] - Option A: Faster Claim Resolution

[25:58 - 27:22] - Option B: Finding Agents & Building Relationships

[27:23 - 29:04] - Phase-by-Phase Rollout Plan

[29:05 - 29:41] - CRM Automation & Tracking

[29:42 - 29:54] - Success Metrics That Matter

[29:55 - 32:56] - Tips & Tricks

[32:57 - 39:31] - Quick Workbook Overview & Download

[39:32 - 40:19] - Get a Free Book

[40:20 - 41:27] - Work With us

[41:28 - 41:41] - Outro

Listen to the episode below:

Podbean: https://www.roofergrowthhacks.com/

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roofer-growth-hacks/id1646317272

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v5weQohba6pUzSFv7MH3s

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9f2171d4-bc2d-4629-9d3c-6f3921cc4f10

iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/119165020

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoofingSites

Resources:

RoofingSites: https://www.roofingsites.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-owens-2786a32a/

https://usconstructionzone.com/

Free Book - https://go.roofingsites.com/

Let us help - https://www.roofingsites.com/schedule/

Ultimate Website Checklist - https://www.roofingsites.com/website-checklist

Connect with us!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roofingsites/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roofingsites/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoofingSites